Al Ahly are in the final stages of negotiations to sign Tunisian international midfielder Mohamed Ali Ben Romdhane from Hungarian champions Ferencvárosi, with the deal hinging on agreement over the financial structure of the transfer.
Central to the discussions is the proposed $1.8 million transfer fee and a resale percentage that has become a sticking point between both clubs.
According to sources close to the talks, Al Ahly have agreed in principle with both the player and Ferencvárosi.
However, a final deal has yet to be concluded due to differences over the method of payment and the resale clause.
Al Ahly are keen to complete the transaction but want to pay the fee in instalments, while Ferencvárosi are demanding full payment in one lump sum following the player’s medical.
“The disagreement now involves three clauses: the payment structure, the resale percentage, and some contract bonuses,” a source told Kooora.
“Al Ahly want to pay the fee in instalments, whereas the Hungarian club wants to receive the amount in a single payment after Ben Romdhane passes his medical.”
Another major issue is the resale clause. Ferencvárosi are requesting 20% of any future transfer fee if Al Ahly sells the player, while the Egyptian side is only willing to offer 10%.
This difference has delayed the conclusion of the deal, despite consensus on the player’s contract terms.
“Al Ahly also doesn’t want to include a resale clause of more than 10%, whereas Ferencvárosi is demanding 20%,” the source confirmed.
Al Ahly’s head of scouting, Osama Hilal, is currently in Budapest leading the negotiations.
Both clubs are optimistic that an agreement can be reached soon, with the deal expected to be finalised within hours, barring any new complications.
Ben Romdhane has already given his consent to join the Cairo giants.
